William Pile, 86

William E. Pile, 86, of Bainbridge Island died of cancer Sunday at
his home.

He was born and raised in Macon, Mo. His parents were John and Ruth
(Leist) Pile. He graduated from Macon High School in 1937. He went on
to attend Missouri Valley College and the University of Illinois. He
enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and reached the rank of captain during
World War II. He fought at Utah Beach on D-Day. On Dec. 23, 1946, he
married Dori Miller in Seattle. He was a comptroller for Group Health
Cooperative before retiring in 1965. He was a member of the men's
group at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church.